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YF58 JYZ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 JYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,491 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 98,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,649 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 82,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,415 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,551 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 75,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 75,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight deterioration (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight deterioration (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged / worn but not to ply or cords advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,223 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 28,874 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 28,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,150 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YF58 JYZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF58 JYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF58 JYZ registered?

YF58 JYZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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